For me the plastic smell is not very predominant as I do shift it to the different container once done. Still I am not realizing the coffee the one which I was making with the traditional coffee filter, also I feel I opted a wrong device as I require to make a small quantity and the size is too big. if you can help me to give some tips for better usage of the said device it would appreciate, as which type of coffee powder is better for this device as am still analyzing to get a better output.